Today we look back at an historic first quarter of the year and look forward to celebrating Jesus death on a cross to atone for our sins.
Statistically over 80% of South African choose Christianity as their chosen faith.
Yet our reality on the ground does not reflect what Christian values or behavior should.
With crime at record levels and many aspects of our society being among the worst in the world, including unemployment, education and violent and gender based crimes.
On the positive side a landmark court ruling ordered the city of Joburg to pay R12 million in compensation to a property owner for not providing alternative housing to occupants.
The visit comes as South Africa looks to bolster international partnerships in light of the current geopolitical challenges confronting the nation and the global community.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) cut its repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.25% lowering its inflation and economic growth forecasts for this year and next.
The majority of economists polled by Reuters and Bloomberg expect the bank to cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points. However, a significant minority, including local economists, think the rate could be left unchanged.
Following significant backlash from residents, particularly in the middle class, the City of Cape Town has revised some budget items tabled in March, extending rate relief measures to cover higher value homes.
After years of delay and community frustration, construction is finally underway in the Bushkoppies and Devland regions of Joburg South, offering new hope to residents in areas like Diepkloof, Freedom Park, Eldorado Park, and Naturena.
An East London attorney has, after a long legal battle, won back ownership of a farm in Buffalo City (East London) that he was forced to sell to the municipality under the threat of expropriation.
